Improvement in side-saddle trees



1. STRAUS.-

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. inthe county of St. Louis and State` have made certain new and useful Improvements in i that the following is a full and truc description thereof, reference being ,had to the accompanying `the smallhook-plates E, at the rear of `the 'tree-seat, l l and with the bentr pommel-supporting plate F at the cated.

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VLetters Patent No. 103,101, @ma Maly 17, 1870.

`IMPROVEMIElNT IN SIDE-SADDLE TREES.

The Schedule referred to in these Lettera Patent andmaking part of the same To all whom it may concern: Beit known vthat I,`J1IC0B STRAUS, of St. Louis, of Missouri,

Spring Side-saddle Trees; and I do herebydeclare drawings and to the thereon` i In-this invention the saddle-tree `seat is arranged separately from the treebars, the connection between these parts being by hinges, and the direct support of tlie tree-seat upon the bars being `by means of springs, securing an easy seat to the rider and avoiding jar upon the animal. t

The saddle-bars are, moreover, arranged for selfadjustrnent on the back of the animal.

Lastly, there are several details of construction of importance in relation to t-he sa-id features of this inventiou these are hereafter fully explained.

To enable those herein skilled to make and'use my saidinvcnt-ion, I will now morefully describe the same, referring to theaccompanyng4- Figure 1 as a side elevation; to

Figure 2 as a front View; to Figure '3 as a plan; and` to Figure 4 'as a` section at line :c-y. t

The saddle-tree bars A are constructed in the formt-indicateth` (approximating to the usual form,) the lower outline and surface being carefully curved to accommodate the horses .or mules back.

'lh'e two bars are connected `by U-shaped strappieces, B, `the end rails b ofv which are held under the curved ends of the base or fulcrum-plate C, which is secured to the upper face of cach barA. t

Each tree-bar then is capable of a radial motion from the pivot b, thus permitting its adjustment to a widezor narrow-backed horse. t

lhe plate C has centrally a second scmi-cylimlrical groove, c, which `guides and acts as a fulcrumfor the pair of hinge-braces D D'; these are hinged at d, and the upper one, D, by its-end rail, d, connects with letters of reference marked for-ward end of the tree-seat, the connection with E and F being `each time bya hinge-joint, as indi- The seat and pommel G are of the usualform, and, from the nature of the support upon vthe hingebraces D D', it is plain that a vertical movement of the seat G, approaching or receding from the bars A, is possible.

` 'lo equalize said movement I arrange springs I between the hinge-shank D' andthe underlying part of plate C.

The curved ends of the parts G E and F l'e in such .pmximity that they will usually aid to con ne the rubber or other spring substance. l l

In forming the seat the part-s will generally receive the usual construction.

To form,A however, a lighter, more durable, and

plainly smooth` and' easy to ride, avoiding' fatigue to woman and beast, and its simplicity of construction and economy of cost will give it apreference in public demand.

` `Having thus fully vdescribed my said invention,

\Vhat I claim is- 1. The bars A, straps B, plates C, hinged braces D D', and parts E and F, combined substantially as set forth.

2. The springs I, in connection with devicesD and D', and C, E and F, iu combination with the bars A and seat G, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. f

3. The pommel with its leather lip h, protected and strengthened by thev 'metallic plate h', substantially as set forth.

In testimony of said invention I have hereunto set my hand in presence off- JACOB STRAUS.

Witnesses ISAAC MEYER, N. EVANS ERLE. 

